My Approach to Treatment

While relationship and sex therapy are individualized, meaning I start “where you are now”, I have found that sex therapy with couples or individuals often includes common themes. I use an educational and talk therapy approach to teach clients to improve physical and emotional intimacy with their partners. In my experience many clients start from a place where they experience unexplained difficulties in discussing their sexuality, their past sexual experiences that have cultivated them into adulthood, and their sexual desires. We will work on a variety of subjects so that you can learn how to feel comfortable and safe as both a giver and receiver while being intimate with your partner.

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Together we work towards your goals and we do this with current and modern research, as well as modern approaches and techniques. These techniques will vary and depend on you and your spouse (in couples therapy), and what each of you brings forward. If we are not engaged in couples therapy and you are partnered, then we may find it prudent to involve your partner to address aspects of your relationship that contribute to and maintain sexual difficulties.  Or, we may work individually depending on the issue. Together we will decide what makes the most sense for you based on your therapeutic goals.  Some people come in to understand where they are with certain subjects, but others are looking for a specific plan around improving physical and/or emotional intimacy. Some are seeking help to reduce marital conflict and promote harmony. Rest assured I do both, and our plan will depend on what makes most sense for you and your spouse.